Does anyone check these out?  I usually do...and was fortunate enough to discover a Hidden Gem (for me, anyway) on one's shelf!  I had a book on my paper WL for years, but for some reason never put it on my PBS WL.  So I'm checking a New Shelf from the Home Page and there it was!  I was so excited!  I even PM'ed her to tell her how happy I was to find it.  So if you don't check these new shelves, give them a look.   

Happy reading!

BTW, the book was "Leaving Pipeshop" by Deborah E. McCowell.

You'll really make someone's day if you find something you like and it's one of that person's first requests! 

I always check, for the reasons that you mentioned. I also lie to look at wishlists for anything that I may like to add to my own!